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“OMG I just found out about Mary. She was a wonderful and kind person. I have known her for over 20 yrs thru State Farm. I have a heavy heart with her...Read More »
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1 of 23 | Posted by: sandra pettigrew - bridgeville, PA

“My Condolences to Mary's Family. I just learned of her passing yesterday when I went to the State Farm office. I dealt with her over the phone & in...Read More »
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2 of 23 | Posted by: A friend

“I just learned of Mary's passing and am truly saddened. She was a lovely lady who was always there when I needed her professional assistance. I...Read More »
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3 of 23 | Posted by: Paula McWilliams - Mt. Lebanon, PA

“So sorry to hear of Mary's passing. I mostly knew of her through our mutual friend Meg Hill. I know Mary was a great friend to Meg, as well as her...Read More »
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4 of 23 | Posted by: Mary Pendleton - Pittsburgh, PA

“My condolences to the Story Family. Being a client of the Ruscello agency for over 30 years. There were many times I would either speak to Mary on...Read More »
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5 of 23 | Posted by: Marlene and Bill Masucci - PA

“Justin and Family, Our Deepest Sympathy to you and your family at this time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. ...Read More »
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6 of 23 | Posted by: Jill, Jim, Kai and C J Packard - PA

“Linda and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. Both Erin and I have you and the family in our thoughts today.
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7 of 23 | Posted by: Marc DeSantis - Steubenville, OH

“So sad to hear Mary left us. We were classmates in High School. Such a sweetheart and loved her smile :-)
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8 of 23 | Posted by: Kristine Owens - McKees Rocks, PA

9 of 23 | Posted by: Mary Anne Hirsh - Etna, PA

“Good thoughts and prayers to Mary's family and friends. Mary was one of the good girls at Cathedral High School. Mary was not only attentive to her...Read More »
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10 of 23 | Posted by: Becky Shade Charles - Marysville, OH

“My Dear High School Buddy. Mary was such a beautiful caring person. Our years at St. Paul's Cathedral were the best. Always smiling and so devoted to...Read More »
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11 of 23 | Posted by: Barb Stone-Stanny - Pittsburgh, PA

12 of 23 | Posted by: Christine Legler - Porltand, OR

“Mary was always cheerful and positive about life. She helped to make high school fun and tolerable. While I only saw her at reunions since then, she...Read More »
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13 of 23 | Posted by: Christine Legler - Hillsboro, OR

“I graduated from St. Paul Cathedral High School with Mary and will always remember her smile and kind personality. My thoughts and prayers are with...Read More »
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14 of 23 | Posted by: Maureen Corbett-Kartychak - PA

“Our sincerest condolences in this time. I never had the opportunity to meet this wonderful lady. She took my son in during the holidays when he was...Read More »
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16 of 23 | Posted by: CC La Grange - Snowflake, AZ

17 of 23 | Posted by: Mary Jo Marinacci - Pittsburh, PA

“Becky and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. My most sincere condolences on the passing of your loved one.
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18 of 23 | Posted by: Natalia Ladie - Whitehall, PA

“I went through St. Agnes and St. Paul Cathedral with Mary and she was always a sweet person with a great smile. I will always remember her and my...Read More »
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19 of 23 | Posted by: catherine gallagher - pittsbrgh, PA

“Chet, Becca and Justin, Please accept our deepest sympathies in the loss of your wife and mother. Mary was a special lady who had a "kindness" about...Read More »
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20 of 23 | Posted by: Mary Jo Marinacci - Pittsburgh, PA

“Our most sincere condolences to Mary's family. We met as neighbors a long time ago. She was a lovely woman with big heart and and smile to match. ...Read More »
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21 of 23 | Posted by: Linda and David Veights - Toronto, ON

“I had the pleasure of meeting Mary when I was working at the Ruscello agency years ago . From that day over 10 years ago I felt blessed to have...Read More »
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22 of 23 | Posted by: Sue McKelvey - Canonsburg, PA

Mary E. Story (Bucci), age 62, of Dormont, beloved wife of Chester B. Story, III, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at the Family Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Mt. Lebanon.

Born on December 23, 1954 in Pittsburgh, Mary was the daughter of the late Antonio and Mary Bucci. She graduated from St. Paul Cathedral High School in 1972 and obtained a B.A. in English from the University of Pittsburgh in 1976. Mary soon met the love of her life while working as a proofreader at Security-Columbian Banknote Company. On June 23, 1979 Mary and Chet were married at St. Winifred Roman Catholic Church. Married for 37 years, they raised their two dear children, Rebecca (Rick) Gunter and Justin Story. Mary was the proud nunnie of Alana, Stella and Logan Gunter; adored sister of Anthony, Ralph (Maryann), Linda (Jimmy) Hill, Debbie (Dirk) Riggs and the late Louis (Carol) Bucci, Robert and Susan Bucci; sister-in-law of Nancy (Bill) Somers and Judy (Randy) Heinzl; and loving aunt of 19 nieces and nephews. She worked as a licensed insurance agent for over 30 years at Jim Ruscello State Farm Insurance Agency, alongside Lisa Nikolopoulos, who was like a sister to her. She was loved by many of her clients.

She found great joy in baking cookies for family and friends and was the artistic director of many a Pittsburgh cookie table. She will be thought of fondly for her many home-cooked Sunday dinners with her children and grandchildren. Mary, a thoughtful, kind and nurturing person, will always be remembered for her beautiful smile.

Mary's family wishes to thank the staff at Family Hospice for the compassionate care that she received.

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OMG I just found out about Mary. She was a wonderful and kind person. I have known her for over 20 yrs thru State Farm. I have a heavy heart with her passing. She was truly a spectacular women. She will be missed. I am so very sorry for the family. RIP Mary xoxo

Posted by: sandra pettigrew - bridgeville, PA Nov 15, 2017

My Condolences to Mary's Family. I just learned of her passing yesterday when I went to the State Farm office. I dealt with her over the phone & in person for over 20 years. She is missed. Helen Cassidy

Posted by: A friend Mar 14, 2017

I just learned of Mary's passing and am truly saddened. She was a lovely lady who was always there when I needed her professional assistance. I know she will be sorely missed and never forgotten.

So sorry to hear of Mary's passing. I mostly knew of her through our mutual friend Meg Hill. I know Mary was a great friend to Meg, as well as her sister Linda. My prayers are with all of Mary's family & friends.

My condolences to the Story Family. Being a client of the Ruscello agency for over 30 years. There were many times I would either speak to Mary on the phone or personally met her when I went to the office. Mary, was always so pleasant, compassionate and had interest of you as a person, not a client. Chet, many years ago, you and I worked together. Such, a small world. (never connected you and Mary together). I give my deepest sympathy to all of you and will keep you in my prayers.

Posted by: Marlene and Bill Masucci - Pittsburgh, PA Jan 31, 2017

Justin and Family, Our Deepest Sympathy to you and your family at this time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. If there is anything that we can do for you, please don't hesitate to ask.

Posted by: Jill, Jim, Kai and C J Packard - Baden, PA Jan 30, 2017

Linda and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. Both Erin and I have you and the family in our thoughts today.

So sad to hear Mary left us. We were classmates in High School. Such a sweetheart and loved her smile :-)

Posted by: Kristine Owens - McKees Rocks, PA - Classmate Jan 29, 2017

Posted by: Mary Anne Hirsh - Etna, PA Jan 28, 2017

Good thoughts and prayers to Mary's family and friends. Mary was one of the good girls at Cathedral High School. Mary was not only attentive to her studies, she was attentive to the world around her greeting everyone with a warm smile. Sounds like Mary continued Charity, Honor and Service throughout life.